Qin Xiaoyu was all alone, and she felt empty and listless. She turned around and tried to sit back down on the sofa.

Suddenly, A Lei lit a sparkler, held it up, ran over, and vigorously drew circles in Qin Xiaoyu's direction, grinning like a child.

Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but go up to her and smiled.

The fever has subsided for the time being, and Xiao Zichen is recovering quickly. He is already bouncing around and drinking 200 liters of milk powder at a time.

"He was lactose intolerant when he was a child because he was allergic to milk powder. Now that he's older, his gastrointestinal function has improved, and he has no problem with it." This is how Deng Jianyan explained it.

"That means I'm superfluous as a mother too." Sister-in-law Xiao Si smiled bitterly after hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words.

"You're overthinking it again!" Qi Si couldn't let go of the mother and daughter. Except for meals when he went to Building 4, he stayed at home most of the time.

Qin Xiaoyu was truly gratified. It takes immense willpower for someone to transform from someone who was once considered an animal into a good husband and father.

Qin Xiaoyu was worried, so she went to check on her again before going to bed. Fourth Sister-in-law still had a slight fever, which Deng Jianyan said would last for three days. She looked listless and, fearing she might infect the child, hadn't seen him and was in low spirits.

"Take good care of yourself, and you'll be able to hold your eldest son when you get better." Qin Xiaoyu brushed the fine hairs from her fourth sister-in-law's forehead.

"Little Fish, I'm a little scared," Sister-in-law Si said softly, pulling her aside.

"What are you afraid of?"

"Do you think Wenwen will take Xiao Zichen away?" Xiao Si's sister-in-law said, tears falling again.

"Well, she doesn't have the means to keep Xiao Zichen by her side right now," Qin Xiaoyu said, unable to give a guarantee and only able to offer comfort.

"What about after that? I see the child's father has come back and wants to get back together with her. Will the family be reunited?" Sister-in-law Xiao asked worriedly.

"Wenwen is very stubborn; she won't go back to an old flame, so you can rest assured about that."

It turns out that what Xiao Si's sister-in-law was worried about was Tang Wenwen and Jing Tian getting back together. Qin Xiaoyu was confident about this, though: "Even if mountains crumble and the heavens and earth unite, such a thing will not happen."

After calming down Xiao Si's wife, Qi Si escorted Qin Xiaoyu out.

"It's just a few steps, why are you walking me home!" Qin Xiaoyu sighed, unable to stop Qi Si.

"Am I getting too old? Am I becoming more and more timid? I can't bear to part with anyone," Qi Si said with distress.

"It's not that you're getting older, it's that your heart has softened, which is a good thing." Qin Xiaoyu smiled mischievously, took Qi Si's arm, and pressed her face against his.

"Girl, you're probably married by now. I've come to understand that life is just like this; nothing lasts forever, everything is impermanent. Don't let yourself have regrets; enjoy each day as it comes." Qi Si was startled by his son and wife, and he even gained some insight.

"We'll build the passageway in the spring; it'll be much safer than this," Qin Xiaoyu said, squinting her eyes as she planned.

"Girl, when you first mentioned building houses, I thought I'd go along with it, whatever made you happy. I never expected it to turn out like this. I used to be all alone, without a home, but now I have a house full of family, and I feel more and more energetic as I live." Qi Si looked at the four houses under the night sky and smiled with satisfaction.

"There's a car over there," Qin Xiaoyu pointed with her sharp eyes.

Qi Si saw it too, and he abandoned Qin Xiaoyu and strode over.

"I'm here to see Xiaoyu." Director Feng got out of the car, which was driven by Jing Tian.

"Brother, you should go back. Aunt Feng, come with me." Qin Xiaoyu led Director Feng to Building No. 4.

Commander Wang didn't stay tonight; the building is empty.

Qin Xiaoyu opened the door and let Director Feng in, then turned on the light.

"Xiaoyu, Jingtian has already confessed everything to me, why didn't you tell me sooner?" Director Feng said angrily.

"How could anyone else say this if the person involved didn't say it themselves?" Qin Xiaoyu was also a little unhappy, but she suppressed her anger and didn't let it out.

"You've been playing me for so long. Sigh! I've been so sincere to you." Director Feng sighed heavily again.

“Aunt Feng, you don’t know what Wenwen has been through. Don’t say things like that. As her sister-in-law, of course I have to protect her from harm, is that alright?”

"Tell me, if you had told me sooner, wouldn't the whole family be reunited now? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Hehe, Aunt Feng, Wenwen is different now than before. Jingtian is no longer the same Jingtian either, so your thoughts have naturally changed a lot. If it were still the same, even if Tang Wenwen stood in front of you with a big belly, you probably wouldn't let her into the Jing family!" Qin Xiaoyu didn't hold back either.

"Forget it, let's not talk about these things anymore. It's all in the past, there's no point in bringing it up. Xiaoyu, given our relationship, you have to help me with this." Director Feng was shut up by Qin Xiaoyu's words and began to change the subject.

How can I help?

“Look, Jingtian is home now, so it’s a good time to talk things out. When he came back last year for Chinese New Year, he was drunk every day trying to find your sister-in-law, you know that, right? He’s really sincere towards your sister-in-law, so why don’t you play matchmaker for him? Putting aside everyone else, just for your nephew’s sake, I think we have a connection. He’s our family’s flesh and blood, how can he be left to wander outside?”

Director Feng had come all planned out. Qin Xiaoyu, caught off guard, let out a cold laugh.

"I really can't help with this. The children are twins born to my fourth brother and sister-in-law. They have birth certificates and are listed on the household registration. Tang Wenwen didn't even acknowledge them, and you've already taken them in?"

"Hey! You can't go back on your word. That child looks exactly like Jing Tian. Their features are exactly the same!" Director Feng was alarmed when he heard the hidden meaning in Qin Xiaoyu's words.

"Aunt Feng, I'll say it again, I can't make that decision. You can't just walk down the street and see a child who looks like Jingtian and adopt him as your grandson, can you? Don't worry about that. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. What if your Jingtian finds someone better abroad?"

"Xiaoyu, don't talk to me like that. Jingtian can't possibly find someone overseas. Please help me this once, I'm begging you. We absolutely have to bring this child back. Just help me this once, and I'll be eternally grateful! Go and coax your sister-in-law back. We're going to have a big wedding. Just tell us what dowry the Tang family wants; we have the money and the house. If they really can't save face, we can bring Xiaozichen back in a year or two, isn't that perfect?" Director Feng's plan was shrewd and meticulous.

"I can't make that decision, forget it. It's too late, you should go home." Qin Xiaoyu had no choice but to ask her to leave.

"Little Fish, I've helped you a lot in setting up this factory. You can't just abandon me after you've served your purpose, can you?" Commander Wang was right; Director Feng was starting to get shrewd.

“Aunt Feng, I’ve always been a person who keeps public and private matters separate. There’s nothing I can do if that’s how you think.”

"Qin Xiaoyu, everyone says you're tough, but don't try to mess with me. I'm not afraid of you! Anyway, I'm going to have this grandson. Your Tang family better give me an answer right now, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Director Feng is quite imposing. Who does he think he is? What's going on? I heard he's here to snatch my son?" Qi Si walked in.